While consumer Skype is retired, server support continues under a temporary, paid Extended Security Update (ESU) program until April 2026 .
: Integrated with the Google ecosystem, offering seamless video calling without mandatory software downloads for web users. Download Of Skype Software For Mobile
: Businesses are actively being migrated to Microsoft Teams as the primary hub for collaboration. Recommended Alternatives While consumer Skype is retired, server support continues
: Standard features such as video calling, instant messaging, and voicemail are no longer functional for general users. Transition to Microsoft Teams Recommended Alternatives : Standard features such as video
: Users who had existing accounts were given until January 2026 to migrate their chats and contacts to Microsoft Teams. A final extension for exporting personal data from the Skype Export Portal is available until June 2026 .
: You can sign in to Teams (free) using your existing Skype credentials.
Microsoft encourages former Skype users to download the latest version of Microsoft Teams for mobile.
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